“ I am a Licensed Financial Agent with New York Life Insurance Company with 20 years of experience. I help people with their life insurance and supplemental retirement planning and I help make sure their money goes where they would like it to go. ”

“ anything that sounds interesting and fun ”

“ for women only who are single or married, 40, 50 and up - who would like to get together to chat, whine, laugh & enjoy female companionship for a little while and get away from their respective husband, family, work, and/or everyday life! ”

“ I've written many non-fiction articles, book chapters, books, reports, etc. and I've recently started on a sci-fi fiction thriller novel. I have long been interested in screenplays. Hopefully, joining this group will help me get started. ”

“ HELLO ALL, I am new to the area and would love to be involved with a group where I can meet new friends and feel comfortable with all of you! *REBECCA* *REBECCA* ”

“ I just started a dog friendly hiking meetup...But everyone is welcome to hike with or without a dog. I am interested in meeting fellow dog lovers as well as those that are just interested in meeting new people....Check out the sight...and join... ”

“ Hi. My name is Ellen and I'm interested in local Meetups because I think it would give me a chance to meet new people who have the interests I do and have some fun. Those interests include working on different craft projects. Feel free to contact me. ”

“ Love to sail and love the ocean and wine and X coutry skiing. I just like being busy and having fun. ”

“ I enjoy exchanging ideas and new recipes. I have taught International Cuisine to teens at a local Y. I have an extensive cookbook library to share or trade. My new love is organic, local and plant based. Would like to learn more about raw foods. ”

“ Would love to find a meetup group interested in Art and visiting museums in the area! I live in Middlebury, CT and work in West Hartford in private practice as a Counselor - expert in high conflict dissolutions. ~ Taylor ”

“ Hello, I'm a social person who enjoys mixing and mingling, making new friends. Meetup has offered me the opportunity to do just that while enjoying many different events. ”

“ I am interested in making new friends and visiting places. It is not always easy to find people who enjoy the same things. ”

“ I moved to CT recently - I'm a designer working from home - big change from the corporate environment I was in before - I like the flexibility, but miss the social interaction with people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Ienjoy Ballroom dancing with samba, Rhumba, and waltz among my favorites. It's also great for socializing, exercise, and I may meet a potential partner who shares my interests. ”

“ Hello I live in Northampton and am looking to join new circles of friends. Coffee, tea, hiking, and fun. I am looking forward to laughing and talking with new potential friends. ”

“ Would like to meet others with same interests to do things on weekends with. ”

“ I am new to the area and looking to meet new people. ”

“ Hi, I would like to get out and meet others with the same/or different interests than mine. I love to volunteer for projects such as human rights! I love the movies, comedy, some sports and people (well almost everyone)! Joanne ”

“ I am always looking for new people to meet and fun things to do. Many of my friends have recently moved away, and so I'm looking to meet new people and get out more. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people and getting out of the house to try new things. ”

“ 47 and just beginning the good life!!!! Looking forward to meeting other for outdoor activities, dances, social events etc. Always looking for dance partners and hiking partners....Peace Bobbi ”

“ Greetings to all, and I look forward to meeting new people, discussing recent events, your thoughts and opinions & ways to get involved with local events. I like the news, politics, and environmental topics. Business networking is also a plus! ”

“ I am a back-sliding raw vegan in a McDonald's world, and need kindred spirits in order to do better. A support group is needed in this carnivorous, planet-destroying world. Love you all. I am an outdoors person, kayaking, sailing, skiing, etc. ”

“ I love coffee and I'm 60!!! ”

“ HI I'm Lisa. Looking forward to meeting people who like to cook and socialize. ”

“ Hello, I have recently retired from teaching and have moved to Ct to be near my family. I enjoy a wide range of activities and am interested in meeting other people to share interests. ”

“ hi everybody, my name is Dorina and I am a graduate student at UCONN. I joined several of the meetup groups and I enjoy them, because of the diversity of people, who share similar interests. ”

“ I have had a new snowboard for 3 years now and have only used it 3 times. Need to get out there :) ”

“ Hello, My name is Carly. I am a 35 year old single white female who is looking to meet new people and build new friendships. I saw this event on a 'Meetup" e-mail that gets sent to me weekly. I think that this sounds like a wonderful trip. Thank U ”

“ I'm looking forward to meeting new friends who have similar interests. I love doo-wop. I never get tired of hearing the oldies or seeing the various groups perform. ”

“ Looking for new friends who enjoy dinning out , travel and who have goals in life . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people, make new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it sounds like fun and a great new way to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am relatively new to the area and am interested in meeting new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am newly divorced and need to meet other single/divorced people over 40 years old ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ..i love to make new friends ”

“ i think that these meetups are a great way to meet some exciting new people ”

“ I have moved to Danbury couple of years ago. I also play drums in a local dance band, learning to fly and my friends say all I'm an all around fun guy! ;) ”